Astrology of Today – April 20, 2015

Summary:

Today, the Sun enters the Fixed Earth sign, Taurus. We’re more practically, materially, and sensually oriented during this month-long cycle. While the Taurus Sun is a practical energy, an approaching Mercury-Jupiter square can promote impractical thinking. It’s a good time for thinking big, but refinements will likely be necessary later, if these take off at all. Watch for exaggeration – making too much of something.

The Moon is in Taurus until 7:27 PM.

The Moon is void until 7:27 PM (since 7:06 PM yesterday).

The Moon is in Gemini from 7:27 PM forward.

The Moon is in its New Moon phase.

The Moon is waxing.

The Sun enters Taurus today (the Sun transits Taurus from April 20-May 21).

Times are EDT

Horoscopes

Aries

The Sun moves out of your sign and into your sector of values and resources today, Aries. During this month-long cycle, you’ll be in a good position to take charge of your finances. You may be taking action on issues surrounding how to secure yourself, what to make of your natural talents, and how to better use your resources. You could also be accumulating more possessions if that’s what makes sense to you now. When the Sun is strained here, you may be inclined to overdo, overspend, or obsess over your means and material things. Otherwise, it’s a good time for getting yourself into a more secure headspace. Later today, you could come up with a truly visionary idea, or you could be thinking too big. Either way, tomorrow and the next are strong for new beginnings, particularly related to business. While you could be unproductive right now as you focus on the less important things, priorities will be easier to see shortly.

Taurus

The Sun enters your sign today, Taurus, where it will stay until May 21st. This month-long yearly cycle brings you attention and offers you a chance to start anew. If you want to change your image, now is a good time to do so, and if you want to push your ideas, product, or personality, you’ll have better success at this time of year. Tomorrow is especially powerful in this regard, but the coming month is strong for personal appeal, attention, and power in general. Today, watch for exaggeration, however, and for scoring intellectual points at the expense of someone’s feelings. Big ideas are exciting now, but by tomorrow, you’ll have a stronger sense of what is truly doable.

Gemini

The Sun enters your privacy and soul sector today, Gemini, where it will transit for a month, encouraging you to look within for answers. This is a natural time for dealing with endings, processing recent events, considering what parts of your life need to be closed or put aside, and for healing. All of this is necessary, and the better you handle things now, the lighter the load you’ll have when the Sun enters your sign on May 21st, and you’re ready to present yourself to the world. Today, you can expect some pretty interesting and hopeful ideas and conversations. You can be privy to some interesting news. However, you can be making mountains out of molehills. However, tomorrow and the next are power days for you, so entertain big thoughts and aim to handle the practical details later.

Cancer

The Sun moves into a sociable part of your chart today, Cancer, and for the coming weeks, you’ll be more inclined to reach out to others. You already have Mercury and Mars in this same sector, encouraging you to make connections. Now you’re bringing even more of yourself to your friendships, and possibly some leadership skills to boot. This is a good time for networking, sharing your talents or know-how with groups, friends, and associates, and for entertaining new, unique, and long-range ideas and plans. This pulls you out of the career and life-plan focus that you’ve had for many weeks, and stimulates your need for more humanitarian, free-spirited activities. Depending on how you approach today, however, you can get a lot done or you can spend too much time on activities that don’t amount to much. You want to enjoy yourself, but you also want to get things done, and doing both at once can require some creativity. Watch for going overboard.

Leo

The Sun joins Mars and Mercury in the part of your solar chart that rules career, life-plan goals, responsibilities, and public life, dear Leo. The Sun’s presence here boosts your visibility even further. People are noticing you for what you do and contribute, and perhaps rewarding your performance as well, during this month-long cycle. It’s a good time for naturally gaining attention, but also for promoting yourself or your product or business. You might be in the position to lead, or you could take on, or be given, more responsibility. Tomorrow and the next are especially strong for professional and personal opportunities, and for looking good. Today, there is some tendency to overdo, and especially, to say too much or rub people the wrong way with what you say or how you say it. Try to leave your ego at the door when entering into professional areas. Avoid sweeping, impulsive decisions.

Virgo

The Sun is now transiting your solar ninth house for a month-long visit, Virgo, joining Mercury and Mars already there. This transit further stimulates your desire to experience life beyond the ordinary routine. Watch for those who are boasting or exaggerating, as the truth can too easily be stretched today, so it’s for the best not to bank on anything for now. However, all ideas entertained now are not write-offs. In fact, you can come up with something very special today that will need fine-tuning later. Real opportunities are coming your way, and they’re likely to do with creative, publishing, travel, or educational channels.

Libra

The Sun has now joined Mercury and Mars in your solar eighth house, the sector of your chart that rules all that is hidden from sight, intimate matters, our deeper wants and desires, and power dynamics in close relationships, placing even more emphasis on these things. Who owes what to whom is a big preoccupation now, and it’s not only about money and material items – in fact, emotional support and emotional debts can be even bigger interests and concerns in your life now. The Sun’s transits last approximately a month, and this one lasts until May 21st. It’s a time when what’s below the surface of matters is more important to you than pretty much most other things! Find ways to know yourself and important people in your life more deeply. Today, watch for missing important, practical details.

Scorpio

Today, the Sun’s move into your partnership sector adds even more power to this relationship-oriented house of your solar chart, Scorpio. For a month, the Sun puts a spotlight on your relationships, negotiations, and those things in your life that can use some balance. Attention is turned to making relationships work. Others’ plans and input become more and more important. In fact, you may very well need to lean on someone now, but you’ll do best if you do your share and perhaps a little more if this has been a recent area of neglect. Tomorrow can bring nice opportunities in these areas, but today, the tendency to go a little overboard, or for a partner to demand too much from you, is strong. Keep things real for best results. Even so, sometimes our minds can use a good stretch before coming back to earth a little more open, and this may be the case now.

Sagittarius

There can be some misleading talk occurring today, Sagittarius, but sometimes we need to entertain big or impractical ideas as a form of mental exercise before coming back down to earth in order to see things we normally may overlook, and this may be the case today. The Sun enters your work and health sector today, where it will transit for a month, and where both Mercury and Mars are stimulating change and energy. This move brings your ego and pride into the equation, boosting your ability to take charge of your work, daily affairs, fitness or health programs, and the services you offer others. You’re now likely to take more pride in what you do and how you’re handling the details of your life.

Capricorn

The Sun enters your happy, creative solar fifth house today, Capricorn, joining Mercury and Mars and further boosting your creative and romantic power. The Sun adds pride to the equation, and you’ll find that you’re naturally and gently persuaded to improve your life through creative self-expression, loving relationships, and extra time made for play and entertainment. It’s a great time for picking up or continuing a hobby. You’re more inclined to seek out positive feedback and even applause for what you do, and more willing to take a personal or creative risk in order to engage others. On some level, your nerves may be tested later today, and there can be a tendency to exaggerate that requires taming. Otherwise, listen to your creative ideas and inspirations, even if they seem a little way-out. Stretch your mind.

Aquarius

The Sun is now at the lowermost point in your solar chart, Aquarius, joining communication ruler, Mercury, and energetic Mars who are already guests in this sector of home and family. This month-long transit stimulates your pride in your personal life, connections with people you love, and the place you call home. Personal and domestic matters become largely more important to you than more worldly affairs for the time being. For best results, focus on making yourself feel secure and comfortable, both in your own home and in your own skin. Aim to feel rooted and centered. Later today, there may very well be a lot of talk that is impractical or exaggerated, but it may be a helpful exercise to think in big ways, largely because you may have missed an opportunity by focusing mainly on practical possibilities.

Pisces

The Sun is now putting a spotlight on your communications sector, Pisces, offering you the chance to focus on the ways you communicate with the people around you, and how you learn from, listen to, and process information coming in, with the goal of making improvements. You are more inclined to reach out to others now. Your interest in the world around you as well as particular subjects is piqued. Your daily life is particularly busy. Mercury and Mars are already in this area of your chart, and the Sun’s move here today adds even more focus on learning and connecting. This area of your chart also rules transportation, and you might be finding improved ways for getting around. Today, it’s important to keep check on your communications, however, as you are inclined to speak too much or too soon.

The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are the factors considered in the forecasts:

Date & Time: 20 Apr 2015 7:27 pm
Event: Moon enters Gemini
Description: The Moon in Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

Date & Time: 20 Apr 2015 2:10 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Chiron
We are more emotionally present and involved. We more easily hone in on problem areas and want to fix them. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.

Date & Time: 20 Apr 2015 10:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.

Date & Time: 20 Apr 2015 7:27 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

Date & Time: 20 Apr 2015 5:41 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Tau
Description: Transiting Sun Entering Taurus
Use the strength available now to consolidate any shaky areas of your life. Be tenacious. Also enjoy the sensual side of life.

Date & Time: 20 Apr 2015 4:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Sun Trine Transiting Pallas
This can be a time of building faith or confidence in our skills and talents. We can experience a stronger desire to seek out meaning, wisdom, and mental stimulation. This is a time for making plans and seeing important patterns, and also for the motivation to solve problems.

Date & Time: 20 Apr 2015 0:44 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Venus Trine Transiting North Node
This can be a time when we are more agreeable, or come into the company of people who we harmonize with, connect well with, and who tend to be good for us. We might feel we are lucky with money or in affairs of the heart. Fortunate connections might be made now.

EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
CARDINAL WEAK
This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now.
FIXED STRONG
We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.

LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON
Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on April 20th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a life time).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN TAURUS
You have an emotional need for stability and steady routines. You fear change, and may eat when under stress. You may have seen your mother as traditional and reliable.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 8°13′ Applying
You feel abandoned and neglected by the loved ones in your life. No matter how hard you try you do not seem to be able to feel the warmth and caring that you need. As a young child you may have lacked warmth and comfort from a parent figure, probably mother. As an adult you may attract cold and withdrawn partners. Your lesson is to value yourself, to find the love within yourself, building your own sense of self-esteem.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN TAURUS
You are a reliable and solid individual. You have a strong need for stable routine and security. You can be stubborn. Others can rely on your down-to-earth nature.

MERCURY IN TAURUS
You place importance on traditional knowledge. You learn in a slow, methodical and hands-on manner. You stick to old ideas and may fear having to learn anything new.

12TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A young couple walk down main-street, window-shopping.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 2°49′ Applying
You are a forthright and powerful speaker. You enjoy a thought-provoking discussion.

SQUARE JUPITER Orb 0°59′ Applying
You have many so many ideas and plans that you are not sure which ones to follow. You make promises you can’t keep, although your intentions are good.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°43′ Applying
You have a probing mind and an ability to assess situations rapidly. Your words are straight to the point. You enjoy delving beyond the superficial.

VENUS

VENUS IN GEMINI
You are curious and flirtatious, and enjoy intellectual relationships with exchanges of ideas. Communicating within a relationship is important to you. You can be restless, and sometimes gets bored. You may have many money-making schemes.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 2°20′ Applying
You have the ability to set goals and reach them with the help of your loved ones.

SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°23′ Separating
You are idealistic and unrealistic when it comes to personal relationships. Consequently you often feel disillusioned and sorry for yourself. You blame others for their perceived lack of understanding. You need to develop a healthy respect for yourself and others based on realistic expectations.

MARS

MARS IN TAURUS
You have strong personal desires, although you will usually follow a reliable course of action in attaining those desires. You are stubborn if opposed.

15TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Epiglottis
Sabian Symbol: A man with rakish silk hat, muffled, braves the storm.

ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 1°50′ Separating
You need to spend a lot of time developing self discipline as your impulsiveness may be an impediment to reaching your goals.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 0°53′ Applying
You have a high energy level and a call to right the wrongs you see around you.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN LEO
You are benevolent, generous and fun loving. You are on an enthusiastic search for creative expression. You may also have a love of children.

13TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°26′ Separating
You have an enormous ability and energy to achieve your goals. You set out to make changes in society and can do much. You avoid restriction and may live an unconventional life, breaking new ground in ways of living.

SATURN

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
You may be committed to higher education and have a strict moral code. You are also an easygoing and optimistic worker.

4TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Femur
Sabian Symbol: A little child learning to walk.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES
(1928 – 1934) It is important to note that Uranus spends a long time in each sign, and therefore the interpretation applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of initiative and spontaneity. It indicates the breaking down of old structures and the emerging of the new.

ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°42′ Separating
Your generation works hard to use your power to right the wrongs you perceive in society. First you must learn to control that power in your own life.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This generation may possess the ability to be at-one with God. They may be able to express their spirituality through visions and art. They may also be inspirational teachers, conscious of wholeness.

10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of a change in world government. This generation will posses the ability to transform old structures into new and enduring ones.

16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.

CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES
You will have difficulty gaining your own sense of individuality. You have an ability to feel others’ pain and may need to detach and meditate. You may also suffer from your own deep and personal grief. You may work for or serve within a healing institution.

20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.

VESTA

VESTA IN PISCES
You work best when you are striving for service to humanity. You are committed to making the world a better place for everyone. You feel overwhelmed by work unless you focus on service to others.

11TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of foot
Sabian Symbol: Men seeking illumination.

PALLAS

PALLAS IN CAPRICORN
You possess wisdom and the ability to structure your thoughts. Your mind copes well with plans and you like to put things in their proper place.

1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right patella
Sabian Symbol: A leader claims power from the assembled tribe.

JUNO

JUNO IN LEO
You want to be proud of your partner, and for them to take pride in you. You want to have fun, romance, and creativity within your relationship.

CERES IN AQUARIUS
You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.

5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula
Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.

HYGEIA

HYGEIA IN CANCER
Your health may be closely linked to your home environment. Any disruptions in the home may spark bouts of ill health. You may be concerned for your family’s health.

10TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Fundus of stomach
Sabian Symbol: A large diamond not completely cut.

ASTRAEA

ASTRAEA IN TAURUS
You are apt to become stuck in your ways and oppose change. You prefer the comfort and safety of things known to the insecurity of the new.

15TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Epiglottis
Sabian Symbol: A man with rakish silk hat, muffled, braves the storm.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN LIBRA
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.

10TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A canoe approaching safety through dangerous waters.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN ARIES
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.

10TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eyeball
Sabian Symbol: A scholar creates new forms for ancient symbols.

*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***

Aspects to Sun 00°Ta15 +11°33′
Cnj 00°Ta36 MIRACH In harmony; to be receptive